Crews report no parking problems for casino grand opening

Before visitors to the new Cincinnati casino got inside they had to wrestle with parking.

All parking at Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati was closed because of fireworks or limited to a VIP list. All other visitors on opening night had to park on the street and walk or park at The Banks and take a free shuttle.

"I walked from where I work (downtown). It was convenient," casino visitor Kynae Austin said.

Visitors came from all over Cincinnati, Ohio and other states.

"I’m from Carlisle, Kentucky!" Chrissy Coker said.

The free shuttle dropped guests close to the front door where a line began forming at 5 p.m. Monday. The casino opened at 8:30 p.m.

“(It) will be very comfortable, luxurious ride to the casino and (the shuttles) will be available to take guests back to their cars at the garage," security director Rick Janke said.

Guests said they were eager to get inside the new $400 million casino.

“I'm hoping to see everything up and going and maybe a little bit loose on the slot machines!" Rebecca Johnson said.

It seemed that everything ran smoothly for opening night. Crews didn’t report any problems. The parking garages open to the general public at midnight Monday.

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